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by carfreak967
Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: shifter bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 4956

lol! thats some gnarly ABS plastic they use... no wonder it feels like buttholeanyway, that shifter might be outta her pricerange, id buy it if i had the vibe, but im trynna buy a new block for the regal this week and i just paid to have some heads shipped to Dartthanks for the links, ill browse thr...
by carfreak967
Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:14 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: shifter bushings
Replies: 10
Views: 4956

shifter bushings

just a question about how to make this dang shifter not feel so cheap... lol, feels like plastic on plastic and is not very smoothi have heard about putting metal bushings in there somewhere to replace some plastic pieces, and i was wondering if anybody has done this, or knows where to get the prope...
by carfreak967
Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:05 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: DIY intake question 05 vibe base model
Replies: 2
Views: 1121

DIY intake question 05 vibe base model

just had 2 questions for the experts on here, i know i usually lurk, but with my regal awaiting a new block i am driving the vibe as my mom drives a rental (thank god, lol)but knowing me, anything i touch i immediately have to find a way to make it betterthe vibe is an 05 base model (2zz?) with manu...
by carfreak967
Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: time to replace the clutch... any suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2840

hey guys, just to bring this back up from the dead, the clutch is getting worse, and im about to get out of school soon. anyone know the part # for the ACT HD clutch for a 2005 base model vibe? and also, anyone have the part numbers for the throwout bearings and flywheel?thanks guys, and one more qu...
by carfreak967
Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: time to replace the clutch... any suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2840

well i wanted to do it for less than that, i was hoping to get the act clutch for $380 and just go from there. also, resurfacing a flywheel should NOT cost that much, a BRAND NEW flywheel is $108 online.so right now, worst case scenario, im at 488, call it $500 all said and done. i highly doubt i wi...
by carfreak967
Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:11 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: time to replace the clutch... any suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2840

i thought it was the other way around.. the clutch is like $400 how much does the flywheel resurfacing cost? total, what will i need?im thinking that if its like the flexplate that blew out on my regal (costed 700 in labor) it will be cheaper to do it myself. i guess im just trying to get an idea of...
by carfreak967
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: time to replace the clutch... any suggestions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2840

time to replace the clutch... any suggestions?

hey, my moms 05 vibe base model needs a new clutch (only 40k on it.. gay) and i know the dealer is gonna charge more than we can afford right now. so, i guess its time for me to do my first clutch install. i know its a task, but i really think its time for me to step up to the plate. i read a great ...
by carfreak967
Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: disable annoying seatbelt alarm?
Replies: 6
Views: 4258

Re: (WaveAction)

actually i just test drove it... no beeping period... lolthanks again guys!
by carfreak967
Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: disable annoying seatbelt alarm?
Replies: 6
Views: 4258

Re: disable annoying seatbelt alarm? (dianebrat)

thanks! ill look at that.Quote, originally posted by dianebrat »FWIW just because they're local or short trips doesn't mean there's any less chance of an accident, that's a common misconception. If you're in the car, there's always the possibility some moron will slam you.Be safe, we don't want any...
by carfreak967
Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: disable annoying seatbelt alarm?
Replies: 6
Views: 4258

disable annoying seatbelt alarm?

hey guys, 1st post... my mom has a 2005 vibe base model, 2wd, 5mt, and the thing we cant STAND is that BEEP BEEP BEEP that goes off if you start driving without your seatbelt onsure you are supposed to wear it, but if im driving through a parking lot, or down the street, that alarm is actually going...